Thousand Oaks is located in beautiful Ventura County, with miles of coastline and the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.As part of the beautiful and scenic Conejo Valley,Thousand Oaks offers a variety of recreation, leisure, and retail/shopping options for the entire family.The City is only 45 miles from downtown Los Angeles and about an hour from Santa Barbara. Fun places like Disneyland, Universal Studios, Knotts Berry Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain, and the Getty Museum are within about an hour to an hour and a half driving distance.You can also refer to a list of suggested activities outside the City in nearby Ventura/Los Angeles Counties -or watch this video for more ideas!

Shopping/Dining - The Oaks

The Oaks is a regional destination offering the only major enclosed shopping center within a 20-mile radius and drawing consumers from all over the Southern California region. In addition to retail and a luxury movie theater, there are numerous dining options from the Cheesecake Factory to Lazy Dog Café.

Enjoy the Open Space

With over 15,000 acres of open space, 140-miles
of multi-use trails, there’s an abundance of recreation options in Thousand Oaks. From equestrian trails, to hiking, cycling, running, walking. One of the City’s finest parks is Wildwood Park, comprised of 1,825 acres of open space, 14 trails covering 17 miles, and two waterfalls that flow year-round. There are three water fountains in the park; hikers are encouraged to bring water. Restrooms are located at the bottom of the canyon only. In addition, there are several benches located throughout the park, mostly along the trails. Open 7am - dusk.

Below is a list of websites to visit for other places to see in Ventura County and the surrounding area:

• Arbor/Earth Day Celebration
• Civic Arts Plaza Theatres
• California Museum of Art
• California State Parks
• Conejo Arts
• Conejo Recreation and Park District
• Conejo Valley Botanic Garden
• Conejo Valley Days
• City Community Calendar
• Disneyland (1 hr. 15 min. away)
• Equestrian Center
• Gardens of the World
• Historical Landmarks/Points of Interest
• Janss Marketplace
• Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival
• Knotts Berry Farm (1 hr. 15 min. away)
• Los Robles Greens Golf Course and Community Center
• Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
• Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (National Park Service)
• Six Flags Magic Mountain (45 minutes away)
• Stagecoach Inn Museum
• The Lakes at Thousand Oaks
• The Oaks Mall
• The Promenade at Westlake
• Thousand Oaks Teen Center
• Universal Studios (30 minutes away)
• Ventura County Discovery Center
• Ventura County Fair
• Ventura County Star
• Conejo Valley Tourism